Top Michigan Half-day Tours

Known for its wineries and picturesque lake views, Old Mission Peninsula is a must-visit for wine lovers. By joining this winery tour, you can visit four of the Peninsula’s wineries and enjoy round-trip transportation from Traverse City. That way, everyone in your group can indulge in wine and enjoy the scenery without worrying about driving.

Most tasting tours drive you around in their own vehicles, adding to the costs. But you can hire a designated driver to drive your car on your adventure and save some dough. Discover breweries, wineries, and distilleries around Traverse City, Michigan on a half-day tour and sit back and relax while someone else does the driving.

Visiting new wineries is always an enjoyable experience, but if you have to figure out rides from one winery to the next, it can be difficult if everyone in your group is drinking. This Leelanau Peninsula Wine Tour from Traverse City takes care of the rides for you—and the winery reservations, too. Visit four popular wineries along the Leelanau Peninsula, and take in stunning views.

Traverse City lies right on the water, so it’s only natural to find a few activities that let you take advantage of its location while you’re there. This Grand Traverse Bay All-Inclusive Daytime Sailing Experience lets you set sail in a schooner, while you relax with awesome bay views. If you’d like you can help with the sailing process and learn about the area, too.

Some e-bike tours take you through busy cities with tons of cars to look out for as you ride. This Leelanau County Half-Day E-bike Tour from Traverse City runs along a bike-and-pedestrian-only trail that offers views of Grand Traverse Bay, beautiful farmlands, and stunning vineyards. Plus, you'll stop at two nature preserves, including Leo Creek Preserve and DeYoung Natural Area. You'll also make stops at Suttons Bay and Clinch Park.

Plan a half day of adventure and indulgence around town on this private Traverse City brewery or winery tour. Pick your own start time, meet in the city center, and leave the driving to your guide as you travel via private, air-conditioned vehicle. Depending on your interests, you'll visit up to four top-rated local wineries or craft breweries, and will have time to order drinks (own expense) and explore at each stop.

Sit back and enjoy the gentle slopes, winding country roads and Caribbean-like views on a Traverse City Sunset Wine Tour. The Magic Shuttle Bus is a chauffeur service with an entire fleet ready to take your group around Old Mission Peninsula. The 45th parallel, is home to the worlds most famous wine-making regions AND Traverse City. Grapevines planted in the region enjoy the perfect amount of sunlight for optimal growth. When coupled with micro-climates created by Grand Traverse Bay, and fertile soil, this sets the perfect stage for delicious award-winning wines that rival centuries-old grapes produced in Europe & California. This 4-Hour Sunset Tour features 3 of the highest rated wineries in the state of MI. Great views, award winning wine, and a sunset! *Wineries are subject to change based on availability* *Gratuity of 20% for the driver is strongly recommended (Cash Only)* Tour Start/End Times for Sunday-Friday: 5:30pm-9:30pm Tour Start/End Times for Saturdays: 4:30pm-8:30pm

We can take you where you want to go like specific wineries on either Old Mission Peninsula or Leelanau Peninsula, or we can drive you around showing you the best of Traverse City. We can also provide transportation to places like: Sleeping Bear Dunes, Old Mission Lighthouse and General Store, Interlochen Center for the Arts, The Botanic Gardens at Historic Barns Park, Fishtown in Leland, Glen Arbor and historic Glen Haven, adorable Suttons Bay and many stops along the way. There are many landmarks and historical details in our sweet city by the water, and we can share fun facts and stories to make your time in Traverse City more memorable!

Come discover the people and places that have made Traverse City a special place to live and visit. Learn more about the native peoples that lived here in the beginning, the movers and shakers who helped build the city and what happened here that’s so intriguing. Grab your bike and helmet and let’s go!